Garryflex Blocks

Abrasive Throughout the Block

Garryflex blocks contain abrasive grit throughout a resilient rubber body, so fresh abrasive is exposed as the block wears. Use them by hand on flat or curved surfaces for cleaning, blending surface marks and producing a satin finish.

Choosing Your Grade

• Medium 120 Grit — Grey: The coarser of the two grades listed here, for initial cleaning and surface preparation.
• Fine 240 Grit — Brown: For a finer abrasive finish and refining marks left by the medium grade.

Start with the least coarse grade that will do the job. Test on an inconspicuous area or scrap of the same material, as an abrasive block removes material and changes the surface finish.

Hand Cleaning and Satin Finishing

These blocks can help remove surface oxidation and discolouration from suitable metals, clean workshop tools and refresh satin surfaces. Work with light, even pressure and consistent strokes when you want a directional finish. Take care around plating, coatings, sharp detail and deliberately oxidised decoration.

Preparing for Further Finishing

A satin abrasive finish may be used as the final texture or followed by finer preparation and polishing. Clear residue from the work before changing grades or moving to a polishing buff. For other hand finishing options, see our emery and sanding sticks and emery paper and sandpaper.